Celebrities living in the Bay Area

March 10, 2014 7:00 AM

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Michaele Schon and Journey musician Neal Schon live in Marin and made headlines for their elaborate pay-per-view S.F. wedding at the Palace of Fine Arts on December 15, 2013. (Photo by Robert Knight/MNS/WireImage for Schon Productions) less

Michaele Schon and Journey musician Neal Schon live in Marin and made headlines for their elaborate pay-per-view S.F. wedding at the Palace of Fine Arts on December 15, 2013. (Photo by Robert ... more

Tom Perkins recently called ex-wife Danielle Steel our No. 1 celebrity.
Pictured: Steel listens as her ex-husband Tom Perkins, the co-founder of Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, spoke with Adam Lashinsky, Senior Editor at Large, Fortune, at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, February 13, 2014, about his controversial letter to the Wall Street Journal about the War on the 1 percent. less

Journey band member bassist Ross Valory lives in the North Bay. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Journey band member bassist Ross Valory lives in the North Bay. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Photo: Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images

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We had several comments nominating
professional protestor Frank Chu, of the legendary Zegnatronic Rocket Society. Frank is known as the fellow who marches around the Bay Area with his multi-colored 12 Galaxies proclamation sign. less

We had several comments nominating
professional protestor Frank Chu, of the legendary Zegnatronic Rocket Society. Frank is known as the fellow who marches around the Bay Area with his multi-colored 12 Galaxies ... more

Photo: Chris Stewart, SFC

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Actor Benjamin Bratt grew up in S.F. and lived in the city for several years, but we aren't sure if he still lives in the area. Anyone know? (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

Actor Benjamin Bratt grew up in S.F. and lived in the city for several years, but we aren't sure if he still lives in the area. Anyone know? (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

Photo: Allen Berezovsky, WireImage

Actor Benjamin Bratt grew up in S.F. and lived in the city for... Photo-5895853.78954 - GreenwichTime

How can we leave out topless entertainer Carol Doda? Here she is pictured in front of the Condor in San Francisco's North Beach district. Dec. 3, 1966.

How can we leave out topless entertainer Carol Doda? Here she is pictured in front of the Condor in San Francisco's North Beach district. Dec. 3, 1966.

Photo: Max A. Guttierez, The Chronicle

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We had multiple commenters say that Oracle CEO Larry Ellison could be our No. 1 celebrity. Pictured: Ellison speaks during a media conference after Oracle Team USA won the 34th America's Cup on September 25, 2013 in San Francisco. AFP PHOTO/Josh Edelson (Photo credit should read Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images) less

We had multiple commenters say that Oracle CEO Larry Ellison could be our No. 1 celebrity. Pictured: Ellison speaks during a media conference after Oracle Team USA won the 34th America's Cup on September 25, ... more

Joan Baez, a singer and champion of human rights and social justice, has lived in a home in Woodside for more than 40 years. Pictured: Baez performs as part of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 10 in Golden Gate Park on October 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) less

Joan Baez, a singer and champion of human rights and social justice, has lived in a home in Woodside for more than 40 years. Pictured: Baez performs as part of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 10 in Golden Gate Park ... more

Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins. We’re less-than semi-charmed with the idea of this North Beach resident and musician being labeled as our “No. 1.” How many people actually would be able to recognize him in public? less

Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins. We’re less-than semi-charmed with the idea of this North Beach resident and musician being labeled as our “No. 1.” How many people actually would be able to recognize ... more

Brian Boitano. The Olympic figure skating champion and S.F. resident was born and raised in the South Bay. His celebrity status could be about to get a major boost, now that he’s at the Sochi Games as a gay-rights symbol. Pictured: The Olympic gold medalist visits one of his favorite shops, Goorin Brothers Hats in S.F.'s North Beach neighborhood on Friday May 17, 2013. less

Brian Boitano. The Olympic figure skating champion and S.F. resident was born and raised in the South Bay. His celebrity status could be about to get a major boost, now that he’s at the Sochi Games as a ... more

Bonnie Raitt. The nine-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee played at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival for her first time last year (pictured), not long after she released her first album in 10 years. less

Bonnie Raitt. The nine-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee played at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival for her first time last year (pictured), not long after she released her first ... more

Grateful Dead founders Bob Weir and Phil Lesh. The rockers regularly perform at their respective music halls, Sweetwater in Mill Valley and Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael. Here they are performing with Furthur during the 2010 Outside Lands Music Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 14, 2010. But we aren’t convinced they have a large “celebrity” status outside of Deadhead circles. less

Grateful Dead founders Bob Weir and Phil Lesh. The rockers regularly perform at their respective music halls, Sweetwater in Mill Valley and Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael. Here they are performing with ... more

Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day lives in the East Bay. Pictured: Armstrong performs at The Concert For Kids 4th Annual Benefit for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Research Center Oakland at AT&T Park on November 19, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/WireImage) less

Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day lives in the East Bay. Pictured: Armstrong performs at The Concert For Kids 4th Annual Benefit for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Research Center ... more

Photo: Steve Jennings, WireImage

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Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Big name. But how often does he really get swarmed with autograph requests?

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Big name. But how often does he really get swarmed with autograph requests?

Guy Fieri, a Santa Rosa resident. And we can’t really mention Tyler Florence or Guy Fieri without including rock-and-roll hall of famer and Marin resident Sammy Hagar. Hagar joined forces with Florence to open Mill Valley’s El Paseo.
Pictured: Hagar and Fieri during Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri - Cabo Wabo Photocall at The Chop House in Santa Rosa. less

Guy Fieri, a Santa Rosa resident. And we can’t really mention Tyler Florence or Guy Fieri without including rock-and-roll hall of famer and Marin resident Sammy Hagar. Hagar joined forces with Florence to ... more

Musician MC Hammer lives in Tracy and is originally from Oakland. Pictured: MC Hammer at his home in Fremont, during an attempted comeback on June 25, 1997.

Musician MC Hammer lives in Tracy and is originally from Oakland. Pictured: MC Hammer at his home in Fremont, during an attempted comeback on June 25, 1997.

Photo: Deanne Fitzmaurice, The Chronicle

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James Hetfield. The Metallica front man lives in Marin, where he’s been less-than-neighborly with acts including cutting off trail access on his property near San Rafael. Pictured: Hetfield performs the national anthem before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park on May 3, 2013 in San Francisco. less

James Hetfield. The Metallica front man lives in Marin, where he’s been less-than-neighborly with acts including cutting off trail access on his property near San Rafael. Pictured: Hetfield performs the ... more

Comedian Dana Carvey went to College of San Mateo, San Francisco State and currently resides in Mill Valley.

Comedian Dana Carvey went to College of San Mateo, San Francisco State and currently resides in Mill Valley.

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Actor Sean Penn lived in the Bay Area for many years, but we don’t know where he ended up after selling his Ross home with his ex-wife Robin Wright Penn in 2010. He recently made headlines when he lashed out on a S.F. fan while visiting the city for Dreamforce 2013. Pictured: Penn attends the premiere of "Milk" at the Castro Theater on October 28, 2008 in S.F. less

Actor Sean Penn lived in the Bay Area for many years, but we don’t know where he ended up after selling his Ross home with his ex-wife Robin Wright Penn in 2010. He recently made headlines when he lashed out ... more

Photo: Steve Jennings, WireImage

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Amy Tan. The international best-selling author who penned “The Joy Luck Club " was born in Oakland. Pictured: Tan picks limes from a tree in her yard as she poses for portraits at her home in Sausalito on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. less

Amy Tan. The international best-selling author who penned “The Joy Luck Club " was born in Oakland. Pictured: Tan picks limes from a tree in her yard as she poses for portraits at her home in Sausalito on ... more

San Mateo County resident and rocker Neil Young is behind the Bay Area's annual Bridge School Benefit Concert. Pictured: Young performs during the 2012 Outside Lands Music Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 10, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage) less

San Mateo County resident and rocker Neil Young is behind the Bay Area's annual Bridge School Benefit Concert. Pictured: Young performs during the 2012 Outside Lands Music Festival at Golden Gate Park on August ... more

Photo: C Flanigan, WireImage

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Alice Waters. If a famous chef was to be named the area’s top celebrity, who would be more deserving than the Berkeley resident who owns the city’s famous Chez Panisse? After a devastating fire closed the famed restaurant's doors this past March, with Chez Panisse Cafe Co-Chef Nathan Alderson by her side, Alice Waters tastes the first meals to go out on opening night, Monday June, 24, 2013 in Berkeley, Calif. After the $200,000 restoration the Chez Panisse is back in business again. less

Alice Waters. If a famous chef was to be named the area’s top celebrity, who would be more deserving than the Berkeley resident who owns the city’s famous Chez Panisse? After a devastating fire closed the ... more

Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle

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Latin guitarist and longtime Marin County resident Carlos Santana, has opened three of his five “Maria Maria” restaurants in the Bay Area (Danville, Walnut Creek and Mill Valley).
Pictured: Santana attends Fashions's Night Out at Macy's Union Square on September 10, 2010 in S.F. less

Latin guitarist and longtime Marin County resident Carlos Santana, has opened three of his five “Maria Maria” restaurants in the Bay Area (Danville, Walnut Creek and Mill Valley).
Pictured: Santana attends ... more

Hall of Famer Willie Mays lives in Atherton. Pictured: The San Francisco Giants legend waves to the fans during a ceremony honoring Buster Posey for winning the 2012 National League MVP before the Giants game against the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on April 6, 2013. less

Hall of Famer Willie Mays lives in Atherton. Pictured: The San Francisco Giants legend waves to the fans during a ceremony honoring Buster Posey for winning the 2012 National League MVP before the Giants game ... more

George Lucas directed “American Graffiti” in Petaluma and created Star Wars and Indiana Jones in San Anselmo, where he has lived for decades and donated everything from infrastructure upgrades to a new park with Yoda and Indiana Jones statues to the town. He brought Lucasfilm to San Francisco’s Presidio and is currently lobbying - hard - to build a cultural arts museum in the Presidio.
Pictured: Lucas (R) looks on during the unveiling of bronze statues of "Star Wars" character Yoda and Indiana Jones that are displayed at the new Imagination Park on June 20, 2013 in San Anselmo. less

George Lucas directed “American Graffiti” in Petaluma and created Star Wars and Indiana Jones in San Anselmo, where he has lived for decades and donated everything from infrastructure upgrades to a new park ... more

Longtime Bay Area resident Robin Williams lives in Tiburon. And although he recently has been spending more time in a newish LA apartment while working on new TV series “The Crazy Ones,” he doesn’t seem to have desire to permanently relocate. less

Longtime Bay Area resident Robin Williams lives in Tiburon. And although he recently has been spending more time in a newish LA apartment while working on new TV series “The Crazy Ones,” he doesn’t seem ... more